Sunday, April 28, 2019

Principal's Message - 4/28/19

Good evening, this is Mr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School. I have a few announcements and updates I would like to share with you this evening.

15 Instructional Days Remaining - Spring Semester Exams Begin May 20
Students and parents, we have only 15 instructional days remaining in this school year. Students, please be sure to check your grades and complete any assignments you are missing. Also, please visit your teachers during their morning office hours if you need any additional help in any of your classes. Spring semester exams begin May 20.

Student Accomplishments
I would like to congratulate Forbush tennis player Matt Wilhelm on winning the 2019 WPAC Tournament Singles title. Matt was also named WPAC Player of the Year. Congratulations to Matt Wilhelm and to Forbush men’s tennis coach Mr. Tuck.

YCS Board of Education Student Representative
Juniors, if you are interested in serving as the Student Representative for the Yadkin County Board of Education next year, please submit a 1-to-2 page essay detailing why you believe you are the best person to serve in this role. Please turn in this essay and an updated resume to the main office by Monday, May 6.

Senior Signing Day
Any senior planning to attend college, join the military or the workforce after graduation, sign up in Student Services to participate in Signing Day on Tuesday, April 30. Once again, our Senior Signing Day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30.

Summer School Opportunities
Students, if you are interested in taking summer school classes in June, please visit Student Services or the main office to pick up an application. Rising seniors may sign up for English 4 or Honors English 4. Students may also sign up for credit recovery courses if they would like to receive credit for a class they previously failed. Space is limited, so please complete an application and return it to the main office as soon as possible.

Open House Events at Surry Community College
Surry Community College is offering several Open House nights for various programs. Please visit our Facebook page or Twitter account for detailed information about these events.

Spring Picture Day
Spring Picture Day for students in grades 9 through 11 is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1. Pick up a form in the main office if you are interested in spring pictures. You must have a completed order form to have your picture taken.

National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony
If you are joining the National Technical Honor Society, the Induction Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, at 6pm in the Forbush Media Center.

Seniors Walks, Senior Luncheon, & Awards Day
Our 2019 Senior Walks are scheduled for this Friday, May 3. Following the visits to their elementary schools, Seniors will participate in a class luncheon before Awards Day that afternoon. Awards Day will begin at 1pm on Friday, May 3, and will be held at Enon Baptist Church.

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, please be sure to check out our web site and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Sunday, April 21, 2019

Principal's Message - 4/21/19

Good evening, this is Mr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School. I hope that everyone had a restful Spring Break. I have a few announcements and updates I would like to share with you this evening.

Only 20 Instructional Days Remaining
Students and parents, we have only 20 instructional days remaining in this school year. Students, please be sure to check your grades and complete any assignments you are missing. Also, please visit your teachers during their morning office hours if you need any additional help in any of your classes. Spring semester exams begin May 20.

Student Accomplishments
Congratulations to the Forbush FFA Cattle Working Team on their 2nd place finish at the recent State Cattle Working Competition. Team members include: Eli Thomas, Sarah Hutchens, and Wesley Ratledge. Congratulations to these students and FFA Advisor Jarret Elliott.

I also want to give a shout out to Senora Helton, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. Beuter, Mrs. Frazier, and all of the Forbush faculty who helped make our 2019 Prom another huge success. Thank you to all the students who attended; we hope that everyone enjoyed the evening and made some lifelong memories at this year’s Prom.

Driver Education
Driver Education classes will begin tomorrow, Monday, April 22. Students interested in taking the class must be born on or before November 2, 2004. The classes will run through May 3 and all classes will be held in the Forbush Media Center from 3:15 to 6:15. No registration is required, but all students must attend all classes, bring a notebook and pen, and pay the $65 fee.

Drama Club Meeting
The next Drama Club meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, April 24, beginning at 7:40am in room 704-H.

YCS Board of Education Student Representative
Juniors, if you are interested in serving as the Student Representative for the Yadkin County Board of Education next year, please submit a 1-to-2 page essay detailing why you believe you are the best person to serve in this role. Please turn in this essay and an updated resume to the main office by Monday, May 6.

Forbush Hall of Fame Nominations
Nominations for the 2019-2020 Hall of Fame Class are now being accepted. Please visit our website, scroll over the “Parents and Community” tab, and click on “Forbush Hall of Fame” to find the nomination form.


Nominations for the 2019-2020 class are due by the end of May.

FFA Spring Sale
The FFA Spring Sale has now begun. If you would like to place an order, please contact Mr. Elliott at (336) 302-3587. The store is open from 7:30 to 3:30. Please check in at the office.

Home Athletic Events
Monday, April 22
Varsity W Soccer vs Surry Central (6:00pm)

Tuesday, April 23
JV Baseball vs Mt. Tabor (5:00pm)

Wednesday, April 24
JV W Soccer vs West Forsyth (5:30pm)
Varsity W Soccer vs Walkertown (7:00pm)

Thursday, April 25
Varsity W Soccer vs Atkins (6:00pm)

Friday, April 26
JV Baseball vs Walkertown (4:30pm)
Varsity Baseball vs Atkins (7:00pm)

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, please be sure to check out our web site and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Sunday, April 14, 2019

Principal's Message - 4/14/19

Good evening, this is Mr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School. I have a few announcements and updates I would like to share with you this evening.

Forbush Competition Cheerleading
Congratulations to our Forbush Competition Cheerleading team on finishing 3rd in a tough division with teams from across the nation at their national competition in Myrtle Beach. Our Cheerleading team also finished first in their division at the state competition earlier this school year. Congratulations to our Forbush Competition Cheerleading team.

Forbush Skills
Congratulations to our Skills USA team and the following students who finished in the top-5 at last week’s state competition:

Sophie Lanier - 4th place, First Aid/CPR
Athan Wilson - 3rd place, Principles of Engineering
Zeke Matthews - 2nd place Marine Technology; Zeke also earned a $5000 scholarship to Lincoln Tech
Alesha Milholand - 1st place, Power Equipment Technology
Zach Morris - 1st place, Motorcycle Technology; Zach also earned a $10,000.00 scholarship to UTI

Once again, congratulations to our Skills students for their numerous accomplishments!

Spring Break
As a reminder, Spring Break for students begins April 15 and ends April 19. Classes resume April 22.

Forbush Hall of Fame Nominations
Nominations for the 2019-2020 Hall of Fame Class are now being accepted. Please visit our website, scroll over the “Parents and Community” tab, and click on “Forbush Hall of Fame” to find the nomination form.

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Nominations for the 2019-2020 class are due by the end of May.

Driver Education
Driver Education classes will begin April 22. Students interested in taking the class must be born on or before November 2, 2004. The classes will run through May 3 and all classes will be held in the Forbush Media Center from 3:15 to 6:15. No registration is required, but all students must attend all classes, bring a notebook and pen, and pay the $65 fee.

Home Sports This Week
Tuesday, April 16
Softball vs Surry Central (JV 4:30, V 6:30)

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, please be sure to check out our web site and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.

Sunday, April 7, 2019

Principal's Message - 4/7/19

Good evening, this is Mr. Kennedy, principal of Forbush High School. I have a few announcements and updates I would like to share with you this evening.

Emily Post - Good Citizen Award
Congratulations to senior Emily Post who recently received the Good Citizen Award from the Battle of Shallow Ford Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. The Good Citizen Award recognizes outstanding high school seniors who exhibit the qualities of good citizenship in their homes, schools, and communities. Congratulations once again to Forbush senior Emily Post.

Forbush Theatre
I would also like to congratulate our Forbush Theatre and Chorus students for their excellence production of Shrek the Musical Jr. The production was fun and heartwarming and our students did a great job preparing for each of their shows. Also, our Theatre teacher, Mrs. Campbell, and Chorus teacher, Mrs. Roberts did an excellent job leading these talented students. Congratulations once again to everyone involved in the production of Shrek the Musical Jr.

Prom Queen and King Nominations
Students, our 2019 Prom is scheduled for this upcoming Saturday evening. If you would like to nominate someone for Prom Queen and King, please see Mrs. Frazier in the Media Center tomorrow (Monday, April 8) to complete your ballot. All nomination ballots must be turned in by the end of the day tomorrow. Once again, please see Mrs. Frazier in the Media Center tomorrow (Monday, April 8) to complete a nomination ballot for Prom Queen and King.

Information for Seniors
Parents, this is a reminder that seniors have received commencement ticket request forms and senior trip permission forms. Please complete these forms and return them to room 513E by Thursday, April 11, if you have not done so already. Also, Josten balances for graduation supplies must be paid before receiving your cap and gown on April 11.

SCC Open House Events
Surry Community College is offering several Open House nights for various programs. Please visit our Facebook page or Twitter account for detailed information about these events.

Information for Juniors
Juniors, your class of 2020 signature t-shirts are now on sale through April 11. The cost is $20, so if you would like to purchase one of these shirts, please return the order form to room 513-E. See Mr. Hutchens if you have any questions.

FFA Spring Sale
The FFA Spring Sale has now begun. If you would like to place an order, please contact Mr. Elliott at (336) 302-3587. The store is open from 7:30 to 3:30. Please check in at the office.

Spring Break
As a reminder, Spring Break for students begins April 15 and ends April 19. Classes resume April 22.

Home Athletic Events
Monday, April 8
JV W Soccer v Summit (5:30)
V W Soccer v Atkins (7:00)

Tuesday, April 9
Baseball v Surry Central (JV 4:30; Varsity 7:00)
W Soccer v Bishop (JV 5:30, Varsity 7:00)

Wednesday, April 10
Baseball v West Davidson (JV 4:30, Varsity 7:00)
Softball v Walkertown (JV 4:30, Varsity 6:30)

That is all for this evening. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me anytime. Also, please be sure to check out our web site and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates. Thank you for your time this evening, goodnight.